From West Godavari to the World: PM Modi Hails Narsapuram Lace Craft in 'Mann Ki Baat' - AP Industries - AP Heritage
Threading Heritage: How Narsapuram’s Crochet Lace Captured the World’s Attention The quiet lanes of Narsapuram , a coastal town in Andhra Pradesh ’s West Godavari district , have long echoed with the rhythmic clicking of crochet needles. This week, those needles resonated across the nation as Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the exquisite Narsapuram Lace Craft in the 129th episode of Mann Ki Baat . Acknowledging the craft's global footprint, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed his gratitude, noting that this recognition breathes new life into a 200-year-old tradition preserved by generations of women. The Origin Story: From Scottish Missionaries to Global Markets The story of Narsapuram lace is a fascinating blend of colonial history and local resilience. While the craft is synonymous with Andhra heritage today, its roots trace back to the mid-19th century. The 1844 Milestone: It began when Macrae and his wife , a missionary couple from Scotland, introd...